I was crossing my fingers that I could grab a 64gb version for $359 on Black Friday. And instead, I got a $319 256gb deck today instead.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m super tempted to get the OLED but at 42% cheaper with more or less the exact same performance, I think I’m happier with this deal instead. I’ll be using it docked a lot of the time or curled up on the couch at home where battery isn’t an issue. I want to play a few AAA games (Elden Ring, GTA 6 once it’s out, etc) and I want an one-and-done emulation beast so I’ll be playing a lot of older games (that can’t hit 90hz) as well. So I think that saving a few hundred dollars is the move here, and that way I’ll feel more justified to buy the proper refresh in a few years.
Anybody else with me? Or do you think I’m an idiot for buying an LCD Steam Deck after the OLED announcement?
I bought a used 512gb on eBay last month. If I would have known I would totally have gotten a refurb 512gb and saved $100. Oh well, I’m trying to be okay with it. What’s done is done.
It’s always hard to time technology purchases. The best option is always the one that does what you need to when you purchase. But I get it that the FOMO is real